Last week, I ran into an old friend of mine, Elizabeth. We got to catching up on our lives and I mentioned my immersion in the world of travel. She then enthusiastically showed off her handbag, made of recycled Indian newspapers, and told me about the company that creates this line of fair trade products.
Global Girlfriends was founded in 2003 to help women worldwide gain economic security. The website is filled with fair trade products that are trendy and stylish. From yoga apparel to funky totes, all products support women around the world. As the Global Girlfriends website states, “…when women have an income, they reinvest in themselves and in their children’s health, education and nutrition, building stronger families and communities over time.”
Items can be purchased at boutiques and yoga studios around the country and on their website. Select Whole Foods stores in Colorado and Texas also carry their products.
It doesn’t look like they still offer the recycled Indian newspaper bag that Elizabeth owns, but there are plenty of other items to choose from. Have fun shopping and feel great about your purchases!
Happy Travels!
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